Effective, August 1, 2016 there is a $15.00 administration fee per child for all non-Iowa Medicaid children receiving vaccinations through our immunization clinics. We accept cash, check, credit or debit cards for payment at this time. In addition, we are unable to accept children with Hawk-I coverage. These children should be taken to their physician for immunizations.

A1: It depends. SDHD provides vaccines (shots) for children ages 0 – 18 if they have one or more of the following: no health insurance; are on Medicaid (Iowa Managed Care Organization) (bring a copy of the Medicaid/Managed Care Organization card with you); are Native American or Alaska Native; or has health insurance that does not pay for shots.

A3: It depends on the age of the child and what vaccines your child has already received. You should bring a copy of your child’s immunization record to the immunization clinic so that staff can determine what vaccines are needed. It is important to keep a copy of all vaccines/shots that your child has received.

A4: It depends on where you are traveling to, what countries you may travel through and how long you will be there. It is important to plan ahead for any vaccines that you may need. It is also important to know what vaccines you have received in the past. Make sure to have a fully updated vaccine record to bring with you. Some vaccines must be given a certain period of time before travel begins. You can check the CDC’s website for travel vaccine information. SDHD is a Yellow Fever designated vaccine clinic. We provide a number of vaccines needed/recommended for foreign travel. Call and schedule an assessment visit with our travel staff that stays up-to-date on changing requirements. You can also check with your health care provider. We do not bill any third party insurance carriers for adult and foreign travel vaccine. Vaccine costs vary.

A7: There currently is no charge for the majority of STD testing. The exam is free and even most of the common medicines are free if an STD is diagnosed. HIV and hepatitis C testing may have a charge depending on someone’s risk for these infections and occasionally individuals may have an infection that requires a medicine that we don’t have and they will have to pay for it at a pharmacy.

A9: It is recommended that well water is tested once a year. The spring, when the weather is warming up and the snow is melting, is the best time to have your water tested because problems with your well will be more likely to be detected at this time.

A10: Siouxland District Health Department is an excellent resource for rabies questions and concerns, but we do not test for rabies. We can help evaluate a person’s risk for rabies after a potential exposure and assist in the processing of animals being tested. SDHD can also facilitate the submission of animals to the appropriate laboratory when testing is necessary.

A11: SDHD has drug testing available for all types of situations, including pre-employment screening. A $15 collection fee is charged in addition to charges that range from $15-45 depending on how many drugs the individual needs tested. You may want to check with your potential employer to make sure that they will accept our test results or if they have a contracted agency that does their testing.

A12: It is not recommended that people have mold tested. Every person reacts to mold a little differently and there is no standard that determines how much mold is too much. It is also not usually necessary to know what type of mold that you have. The cleaning of mold does not depend on the type of mold present.

A14: 1. Proof of current income: Paycheck stubs, income tax return OR Proof of current eligibility for Medicaid, SNAP benefits (formerly called food stamps), or FIP

2. Proof of your address (one of the following): Utility bill, rent or mortgage receipt, drivers license with current address, voter registration card with current address

3. Proof of identity for each family member applying for WIC such as: Drivers’ license or passport, birth certificate, insurance or Medicaid card, shool or work ID, hospital/medical record, crib card, WIC ID folder from any state, or a social security card

A21: SDHD does not bill third parties for adult vaccine services. Payment is required on the date of service. Work with your insurance company to determine where best to receive services to maximize your benefits.